Why Johnny Can't Write: How to Improve Writing Skills - Hardcover

Linden, Myra J.; Whimbey, Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805808523 ISBN 13: 9780805808520

Verlag: Routledge, 1990

Inhaltsangabe

The authors of this book, both experienced teachers, examine the controversy surrounding two popular methods for teaching writing -- the "process" approach and its offspring, Writing Across the Curriculum. Both have recently been called into question for their ineffectiveness. An alternative lesser-known procedure called "sentence combining," which has been proven successful in numerous studies over the past fifteen years, finally is gaining the attention it deserves. Using the sentence combining approach, the authors present a rationale for re-thinking and re-tooling the English classroom and consequently making the entire educational system work more effectively.

This book is useful for teachers at any level, especially those involved in writing instruction. It is also worthwhile reading for those wishing to improve their writing skills. Doing the sample exercises will strengthen writing skills and provide a solid foundation for a lifelong program of language growth.

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Myra J. Linden, Arthur Whimbey

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1990
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0805808523
• ISBN 13: 9780805808520
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 140
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